New Postal Product, 49408-49409 [E9-23445]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES 49408 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 186 / Monday, September 28, 2009 / Notices In addition, as outlined in 36 CFR 800.8(c), ‘‘Use of the NEPA process for section 106 purposes,’’ the NRC staff plans to coordinate compliance with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) with steps taken to meet the requirements of NEPA. Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.8(c), the NRC staff intends to use the process and documentation for the preparation of the SEIS on the proposed action to comply with section 106 of the NHPA in lieu of the procedures set forth in 36 CFR 800.3 through 800.6. In accordance with 10 CFR 51.45 and 10 CFR 51.50, Southern submitted the ER as part of the application. The ER was prepared pursuant to 10 CFR Parts 51 and 52 and is available for public inspection at the NRC Public Document Room (PDR), located at One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland, or from the Publicly Available Records component of the NRC’s Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ adams.html, which provides access through the NRC’s Electronic Reading Room (ERR) link. The accession number in ADAMS for the ER is ML081050181. Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS should contact the NRC’s PDR Reference staff at 1–800–397–4209 or 301–415–4737, or by sending an e-mail to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. The staff will prepare and issue for comment the draft SEIS, which will be the subject of separate notices and a separate public meeting. A copy of the draft SEIS will be available for public inspection at the above-mentioned address. The application may also be viewed on the Internet at https:// www.nrc.gov/reactors/new-licensing/ col/vogtle.html. In addition, the Burke County Library in Waynesboro, Georgia has agreed to make the ER available for public inspection. The following key reference documents related to the COL application and the NRC staff’s review process are available through the NRC’s Web site at https://www.nrc.gov: a. 10 CFR part 51, Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions; b. 10 CFR part 52, Licenses, Certifications, and Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants; c. 10 CFR part 100, Reactor Site Criteria; VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:33 Sep 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 d. NUREG–1555, Standard Review Plans for Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Power Plants; e. NUREG/BR–0298, Brochure on Nuclear Power Plant Licensing Process; f. Fact Sheet on Nuclear Power Plant Licensing Process; g. Regulatory Guide 4.2, Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations; h. Regulatory Guide 1.206, Combined License Applications for Nuclear Power Plants. The regulations, NUREG-series documents, regulatory guides, and fact sheets can be found under Document Collections in the Electronic Reading Room on the NRC Web page. After receipt and consideration of the comments on the DSEIS for the COL, the NRC staff will prepare a final SEIS, which will also be available for public inspection. Information about the proposed SEIS may be obtained from Ms. Mallecia Hood, Environmental Project Manager, 301–415–0673. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 18th day of September 2009. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Nilesh Chokshi, Deputy Director, Division of Site and Environmental Reviews, Office of New Reactors. [FR Doc. E9–23318 Filed 9–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on ESBWR; Notice of Meeting The ACRS Subcommittee on the Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR) will hold a meeting on October 20–22, 2009, Room T2–B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The entire meeting will be open to public attendance, with the exception of a portion that may be closed to protect information that is proprietary to General Electric—Hitachi Nuclear Americas, LLC (GEH) and its contractors pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4). The agenda for the subject meeting shall be as follows: Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2009, 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. The Subcommittee will review the resolution of reactor systems and PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 mechanical issues associated with the ESBWR design certification. The Subcommittee will hear presentations by and hold discussions with representatives of the NRC staff, GEH, and other interested persons regarding this matter. The Subcommittee will gather information, analyze relevant issues and facts, and formulate proposed positions and actions, as appropriate, for deliberation by the full Committee. Members of the public desiring to provide oral statements and/or written comments should notify the Designated Federal Official, Christopher L. Brown (telephone: 301–415–7111, e-mail: Christopher.Brown@nrc.gov) between 6:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (ET) five days prior to the meeting, if possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Thirty-five hard copies of each presentation or handout should be provided to the Designated Federal Official 30 minutes before the meeting. In addition, one electronic copy of each presentation should be e-mailed to the Designated Federal Official 1 day before the meeting. If an electronic copy cannot be provided within this timeframe, presenters should provide the Designated Federal Official with a CD containing each presentation at least 30 minutes before the meeting. Electronic recordings will be permitted only during those portions of the meeting that are open to the public. Detailed procedures for the conduct of and participation in ACRS meetings were published in the Federal Register on October 6, 2008 (73 FR 58268– 58269). Further information regarding this meeting can be obtained by contacting the Designated Federal Official (DFO) between 6:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (ET). Persons planning to attend this meeting are urged to contact the DFO at least two working days prior to the meeting to be advised of any potential changes to the agenda. Dated: September 22, 2009. Cayetano Santos, Chief, Reactor Safety Branch A, Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. [FR Doc. E9–23312 Filed 9–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2009–64; Order No. 300] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 186 / Monday, September 28, 2009 / Notices SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add Global Expedited Package Services 2 to the Competitive Product List. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with these filings. DATES: Comments are due September 25, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 202–789–6820 or stephen.sharfman@prc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction II. Notice of Filing III. Ordering Paragraphs srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES I. Introduction On September 15, 2009, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing that it has entered into an additional Global Expedited Package Services 2 (GEPS 2) contract.1 GEPS 2 provides volumebased incentives for mailers that send large volumes of Express Mail International (EMI) and/or Priority Mail International (PMI). The Postal Service believes the instant contract is functionally equivalent to the previously submitted GEPS 2 contracts and is supported by the Governors’’ Decision filed in Docket No. CP2008– 4.2 Id. at 1. The instant contract. The Postal Service filed the instant contract pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. In addition, the Postal Service contends that the contract is in accordance with Order No. 290.3 The term of the instant contract is one year beginning October 1, 2009. Notice at 2. In support of its Notice, the Postal Service filed four attachments as follows: 1. Attachment 1—An application for non-public treatment of materials to maintain the contract and supporting documents under seal; 2. Attachment 2—A redacted copy of Governors’ Decision No. 08–7 which establishes prices and classifications for 1 Notice of United States Postal Service Filing of Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 2 Negotiated Service Agreement and Application for Non-Public Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, September 15, 2009 (Notice). 2 See Docket No. CP2008–4, Notice of United States Postal Service of Governors’ Decision Establishing Prices and Classifications for Global Expedited Package Services Contracts, May 20, 2008. 3 See Docket No. CP2009–50, Order Granting Clarification and Adding Global Expedited Package Services 2 to the Competitive Product List, August 28, 2009 (Order No. 290). VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:33 Sep 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 GEPS contracts, a description of applicable GEPS contracts, formulas for prices, an analysis and certification of the formulas and certification of the Governors’ vote; 3. Attachment 3—A redacted copy of the contract, applicable annexes, and a provision to modify the mailer’s tender requirements; 4 and 4. Attachment 4—A certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2). Functional equivalency. The Postal Service asserts that the instant contract is functionally equivalent to the contract in Docket No. CP2009–50 and prior GEPS 2 contracts. Id. at 3–5. The Postal Service states that there are two essential changes in the instant contract from the contract in Docket No. CP2009–50; customer specific information and modifications for clarity that will be included in future contracts.5 These distinctions include the customer name, address, representative to receive notices, identity of the signatory, and provisions clarifying tender locations, minimum revenue requirements, liquidated damages, confidentiality, and reference updates. Id. at 3–4. The Postal Service contends that the instant contract satisfies the pricing formula and classification system established in Governors’ Decision No. 08–7 and, except for the customer-specific information and clarifying provisions, it is the same as the contract in Docket No. CP2009–50. Id. at 3. It contends that the instant contract and all GEPS 2 contracts have similar cost and market characteristics and is functionally equivalent in all relevant aspects. Id. at 5. The Postal Service concludes that this contract is in compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633, and requests that this contract be included within the GEPS 2 product. Id. Other issues. The Postal Service states that it has executed a clarifying modification to the contract provisions with the mailer regarding tender requirements and a representative sample of the modification is filed with the notice. Id. at 3. It also affirms that a signed copy is available to the Commission upon request. The Commission directs the Postal Service to file an executed copy of the 4 The Postal Service indicates that it has executed a modification provision clarifying the manner and location for the mailer’s tender of qualifying mail. 5 The Postal Service’s Notice it states the clarification provisions included in this contract are ‘‘intended to be incorporated into all subsequent agreements in exactly the same terms.’’ Id. at 3. However, the Commission notes that in the contract filed in Docket No. CP2009–65, also filed on September 15, 2009, these clarifying provisions are not included. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 49409 modification provision in this docket by September 21, 2009. II. Notice of Filing The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009–64 for consideration of matters related to the contract identified in the Postal Service’s Notice. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s contract is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642. Comments are due no later than September 25, 2009. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints Paul L. Harrington to serve as Public Representative in this docket. III. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009–64 for consideration of the issues raised in this docket. 2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than September 25, 2009. 3. As set forth in this order, the Postal Service shall file an executed copy of the modification provision by September 21, 2009. 4. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Paul L. Harrington is appointed to serve as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this proceeding. 5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. Dated: September 17, 2009. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–23445 Filed 9–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2009–65; Order No. 301] New Postal Product Postal Regulatory Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add a Global Expedited Package Services 2 contract to the Competitive Product List. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this filing. DATES: Comments are due September 25, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 186 (Monday, September 28, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49408-49409]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CP2009-64; Order No. 300]


New Postal Product

AGENCY: Postal Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service 
request to add Global Expedited Package Services 2 to the Competitive 
Product List. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with 
these filings.

DATES: Comments are due September 25, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing 
Online system at https://www.prc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 
202-789-6820 or stephen.sharfman@prc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Introduction
II. Notice of Filing
III. Ordering Paragraphs

I. Introduction

    On September 15, 2009, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing 
that it has entered into an additional Global Expedited Package 
Services 2 (GEPS 2) contract.\1\ GEPS 2 provides volume-based 
incentives for mailers that send large volumes of Express Mail 
International (EMI) and/or Priority Mail International (PMI). The 
Postal Service believes the instant contract is functionally equivalent 
to the previously submitted GEPS 2 contracts and is supported by the 
Governors'' Decision filed in Docket No. CP2008-4.\2\ Id. at 1.
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    \1\ Notice of United States Postal Service Filing of 
Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 2 
Negotiated Service Agreement and Application for Non-Public 
Treatment of Materials Filed Under Seal, September 15, 2009 
(Notice).
    \2\ See Docket No. CP2008-4, Notice of United States Postal 
Service of Governors' Decision Establishing Prices and 
Classifications for Global Expedited Package Services Contracts, May 
20, 2008.
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    The instant contract. The Postal Service filed the instant contract 
pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. In addition, the Postal Service contends 
that the contract is in accordance with Order No. 290.\3\ The term of 
the instant contract is one year beginning October 1, 2009. Notice at 
2.
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    \3\ See Docket No. CP2009-50, Order Granting Clarification and 
Adding Global Expedited Package Services 2 to the Competitive 
Product List, August 28, 2009 (Order No. 290).
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    In support of its Notice, the Postal Service filed four attachments 
as follows:
    1. Attachment 1--An application for non-public treatment of 
materials to maintain the contract and supporting documents under seal;
    2. Attachment 2--A redacted copy of Governors' Decision No. 08-7 
which establishes prices and classifications for GEPS contracts, a 
description of applicable GEPS contracts, formulas for prices, an 
analysis and certification of the formulas and certification of the 
Governors' vote;
    3. Attachment 3--A redacted copy of the contract, applicable 
annexes, and a provision to modify the mailer's tender requirements; 
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    \4\ The Postal Service indicates that it has executed a 
modification provision clarifying the manner and location for the 
mailer's tender of qualifying mail.
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    4. Attachment 4--A certified statement required by 39 CFR 
3015.5(c)(2).
    Functional equivalency. The Postal Service asserts that the instant 
contract is functionally equivalent to the contract in Docket No. 
CP2009-50 and prior GEPS 2 contracts. Id. at 3-5. The Postal Service 
states that there are two essential changes in the instant contract 
from the contract in Docket No. CP2009-50; customer specific 
information and modifications for clarity that will be included in 
future contracts.\5\ These distinctions include the customer name, 
address, representative to receive notices, identity of the signatory, 
and provisions clarifying tender locations, minimum revenue 
requirements, liquidated damages, confidentiality, and reference 
updates. Id. at 3-4. The Postal Service contends that the instant 
contract satisfies the pricing formula and classification system 
established in Governors' Decision No. 08-7 and, except for the 
customer-specific information and clarifying provisions, it is the same 
as the contract in Docket No. CP2009-50. Id. at 3. It contends that the 
instant contract and all GEPS 2 contracts have similar cost and market 
characteristics and is functionally equivalent in all relevant aspects. 
Id. at 5. The Postal Service concludes that this contract is in 
compliance with 39 U.S.C. 3633, and requests that this contract be 
included within the GEPS 2 product. Id.
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    \5\ The Postal Service's Notice it states the clarification 
provisions included in this contract are ``intended to be 
incorporated into all subsequent agreements in exactly the same 
terms.'' Id. at 3. However, the Commission notes that in the 
contract filed in Docket No. CP2009-65, also filed on September 15, 
2009, these clarifying provisions are not included.
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    Other issues. The Postal Service states that it has executed a 
clarifying modification to the contract provisions with the mailer 
regarding tender requirements and a representative sample of the 
modification is filed with the notice. Id. at 3. It also affirms that a 
signed copy is available to the Commission upon request. The Commission 
directs the Postal Service to file an executed copy of the modification 
provision in this docket by September 21, 2009.

II. Notice of Filing

    The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009-64 for consideration 
of matters related to the contract identified in the Postal Service's 
Notice.
    Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal 
Service's contract is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 
3633, or 3642. Comments are due no later than September 25, 2009. The 
public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission's 
Web site (https://www.prc.gov).
    The Commission appoints Paul L. Harrington to serve as Public 
Representative in this docket.

III. Ordering Paragraphs

    It is ordered:
    1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009-64 for 
consideration of the issues raised in this docket.
    2. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no 
later than September 25, 2009.
    3. As set forth in this order, the Postal Service shall file an 
executed copy of the modification provision by September 21, 2009.
    4. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Paul L. Harrington is appointed to 
serve as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent 
the interests of the general public in this proceeding.
    5. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the 
Federal Register.

    Dated: September 17, 2009.

    By the Commission.
Shoshana M. Grove,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-23445 Filed 9-25-09; 8:45 am]
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